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Hungary and Slovakia warn that Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline could be halted for at least five days after a Ukrainian strike on a Russian facility. The attack comes amid escalating cross-border strikes on energy infrastructure as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for a peace deal. While the EU plans to phase out Russian fuel by 2027, Hungary and Slovakia maintain ties with Moscow, opposing sanctions and resisting efforts to cut reliance on Russian energy supplies.
Monday, 18 August, 2025